Barley (whole grain, cooked)
Low GI
GL 11.9 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 7.9 per 100 g
- Low glycemic index
- Contains gluten
Barley (whole grain, cooked) has a glycemic index of 28, lower than plain Barley (50). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 11.9.
Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Barley
- GI 50 · GL 12 per 100 g
Barley - GI 28 · GL 7 per 100 g pilaf
Barley pilaf - GI 28 · GL 8 per 100 g overnight
Barley soaked overnight - Cooked barleyGI 28 · GL 8 per 100 g cooked
- GI 35 · GL 17 per 100 g roti
Barley flatbread - GI 25 · GL 20 per 100 g pearl
Pearl barley - GI 28 · GL 21 per 100 g roasted
Roasted barley - +4 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 123 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic index
- Moderate glycemic load
- Source of fiber
- Contains gluten
- Less protein than some other grains
- Moderate amount of fiber
Allergens
Recipes with Barley (whole grain, cooked)
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Pearl Barley Risotto with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs 65 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Pearl Barley Risotto with Chicken and Wild Mushrooms 60 min · 13 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Mushroom & Pearl Barley Soup 70 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pearl Barley Salad with Balsamic Dressing 45 min · 14 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Barley (whole grain, cooked)?
Barley (whole grain, cooked) has a glycemic index of 28 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 11.9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 7.9.
Is Barley (whole grain, cooked) good for people with insulin resistance?
Barley (whole grain, cooked) has a low glycemic index (28), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Barley has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Barley in this database, Barley pilaf has the lowest glycemic load (7 per 100 g).
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